English Words for "Physical Features" | ACT Vocabulary

aroma

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a pleasant and noticeable smell that adds to the experience of something

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The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.

She enjoyed the aroma of coffee brewing in the morning.

tang

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a sharp and distinctive taste, typically associated with acidity or a lively and refreshing quality

buoyancy

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the tendency of an object to float or rise in a fluid, like water or air, due to the upward force exerted by the fluid

velocity

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the speed at which something moves in a specific direction

durability

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the ability of an object or material to withstand wear, pressure, or damage over time, without significant deterioration

splendor

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the impressive beauty or magnificence of something, often characterized by richness, brilliance, or grandeur

glitz

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the flashy or extravagant appearance or effect of something, often associated with glamour, sparkle, or showiness

glamour

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the exciting and attractive quality of a person, place, etc. that makes them desirable

combustion

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the process of burning, characterized by the chemical reaction between a fuel and oxygen that produces heat and light

ignition

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the process or act of setting something on fire or starting a combustion reaction, especially in an engine or device

inert

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not moving or active

artificial

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made by humans rather than occurring naturally in nature

synthetic

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produced artificially, typically based on its natural version

mechanical

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(of an object) powered by machinery or an engine

nonmechanical

tangible

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capable of being felt or touched

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sweltering

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extremely hot and uncomfortable, often causing sweating

fragrant

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having a pleasant or sweet-smelling aroma

malodorous

pristine

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perfectly clean or spotless, devoid of any dirt, marks, or impurities

grimy

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covered with a thick layer of dirt

spatial

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relating to space or the physical dimensions of an area or object

nonspatial

topological

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related to the arrangement and connections of spaces or objects that remain unchanged under continuous transformations like stretching or bending

immaculate

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free from any stain or dirt

airtight

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sealed or closed completely to prevent air or gas from entering or escaping

ballistic

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related to the flight or motion of objects that are propelled or shot, especially bullets, missiles, or projectiles

gruffly

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in a rough, harsh, or abrupt manner, often indicating blunt or unfriendly speech or behavior

flammable

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easily and quickly burned

caustic

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the ability to chemically corrode or eat away materials, typically referring to strong acids

unruffled

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related to water that is calm, smooth, and undisturbed, often with a surface that reflects light evenly

dank

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damp, musty, and often cold or unpleasantly humid

viscous

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thick and sticky, resembling the consistency of glue

rickety

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shaky, unstable, or likely to collapse due to being old or poorly constructed

savory

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pleasing or agreeable to the sense of taste

old-fashioned

Adjective

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no longer used, supported, etc. by the general public, typically belonging to an earlier period in history

outdated

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no longer matching the current trends or standards because of being too old

obsolete

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outdated and gone out of style, often replaced by more current trends or advancements

modernized

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updated with modern technology or methods

to reek

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to emit a strong and offensive odor

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

to overshadow

Verb

/ˈoʊvɝˈʃædoʊ/

to cast a shadow over something, often implying that something else is more prominent or important

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